From 935306dc1a6b2355830f18e32772fcd9e610bb89 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gayle Aukerman Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:42:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'content/other/rod.md' --- content/other/rod.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/other/rod.md b/content/other/rod.md index 013d4a89..f9bea94b 100644 --- a/content/other/rod.md +++ b/content/other/rod.md @@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ ## Definition: ## -The term "rod" refers to a narrow, solid, stick-like tool that is used in several different ways. It was probably at least a meter in length. +The term "rod" refers to a narrow, solid, stick-like tool that was used in several different ways. It was probably at least a meter in length. * A wooden rod was used by a shepherd to defend the sheep from other animals. It was also thrown toward a wandering sheep to bring it back to the the flock. -* In Psalm 23, King David used the terms, "rod" and "staff" as metaphors to refer to God's guidance and discipline for his people. +* In Psalm 23, King David used the terms "rod" and "staff" as metaphors to refer to God's guidance and discipline for his people. * A shepherd's rod was also used to count the sheep as they passed under it. * Another metaphorical expression, "rod of iron," refers to God's punishment for people who rebel against him and do evil things. * In ancient times, measuring rods made of metal, wood, or stone were used to measure the length of a building or object. -* In the Bible, a wooden rod is also referred to as an instrument to discipline children. +* In the Bible, a wooden rod was also referred to as an instrument to discipline children. (See also: [staff](../other/staff.md) **·** [sheep, ram](../other/sheep.md) **·** [shepherd, to shepherd](../other/shepherd.md))